Noah (Biblical figure)

Date: 1861 - 1864

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Good words (Periodical); Blackburn, Jemima, 1823-1909; Dalziel Brothers (Firm)

Reference: A-390-097/109

Description: Illustrations of scenes from the Old Testament, all featuring animals (dove, raven, swallow, dogs, leopards, camels, hen and chickens, horses, lambs, cattle, dogs, apes and peacocks). Jemima Blackburn was the illustrator of "Illustrations of scripture by an animal artist, with notes by a naturalist [James Wilson, Edinburgh, 1855]. The engraver of the illustrations is Dalziel [Brothers] Inscriptions: Recto - JB; Recto - Dalziel Quantity: 13 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-651-001/023

Description: 23 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Europeans clean-up after the Americans' bloody their hands with oil deals Rural NZ angry following power price increases. Michael Cullen and Winston Peters play the sweet tune of "superannuation" leading the public to their demise. Swiss Government permit their army to carry guns when peacekeeping for the first time. Room for only one dairy industry trader in NZ's global outreach. A choice must be made between the NZ Dairy Group and Kiwi William Hague loses the British election to Tony Blair. Michael Cullen reassures the public the political parties can reach a concensus over superannuation. Public confidence is low over Air NZ's ability to make good management decisions following their purchase of Ansett. Winston Peters climbs back into the picture of superannuation ready to kick it around as a political football. The Labour Party woo Winston Peters over their new super scheme. Air NZ's purchase of Ansett seen as the white elephant that will end up grounding the Air NZ fleet. Publicans question the significance of second hand smoke in bars compared with second hand beer. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Laila Harre places the issue of paid parental leave at the Prime Minister's doorstep demanding it be dealt with now. The Public Health system is reeling from ongoing restructuring and unable to deal their basic functions. Public opinion that the lowering of the drinking age leads to a lack of sober youth to fight for the country. A new ever demanding creature has been given birth by the government - venture capital. Michael Cullen hails the budget as 'prosperity in our time'. Michael Cullen disparagingly hopes that the Prime Minister is not playing fast and loose with the country's money. Airline accidents impact on New Zealanders. Local council members seek for youth to be represented on council. Could this be Jim Anderton's next big idea, the people's airforce with armed troops flying hang gliders? NZ taxpayers show their displeasure with funding the Prime Minister's settlement for defamation in the Yelash case. Restuaranteer's reactions to the proposed 50% smoke free legislation. Helen Clark tries to make the Green Party seem more palatable to Alliance leader, Jim Anderton. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 1830-1846

By: New Zealand University Students' Association

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-GB-1840s-01

Description: Letterpress text argues that not being able to import grain into Britain from overseas is like Noah not being able to eat any food except that grown on the Ark. This would have caused hardship for Noah's sons, and emigration. Date estimated from the time the Corn Law was a contentious issue in Britain. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 284 x 455 mm.

Date: 1948

From: A H & A W Reed: Collection

By: A H & A W Reed (Firm); Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-; Wright & Carman Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-PUBLISHING-Reed-1948-02

Description: Large-format booklet. The front cover shows two Biblical scenes (Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden; and animals boarding Noah's ark). The inside pages contain larger versions of elements of each scene, with the idea that each shape be cut out, the verso roughened with sandpaper so as to make in stick to a flannel backing. The back page has notes for teachers. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Relief prints on pages of booklet, 380 x 255 mm.

Date: 1949

By: Horncy, Janet Valerie, 1940-

Reference: Eph-C-RELIGION-C-1949-01

Description: Includes scenery and cut-out figures to illustrate and reenact the stories of Noah and the flood, Jacob (and Esau), Joseph and his coat of many colours, Moses, King David. This was published in the United States but used in New Zealand, including by the Presbyterian Church. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on card sheet and cut-out Biblical figures.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on background sheet and multiple cut-out figures, sizes varying. Provenance: Donated by Janet Horncy in 2001.

Date: 1952 - 1967

From: Snadden, John Pine, 1913-1999 :[Three linocuts. Boulcott series, Joan and Russell Reid Ltd, Wellington. 1952-1967]

Reference: A-285-042

Description: Illustration shows Noah standing on the deck of the ark, in a red and white striped robe. Around him are gathered a giraffe, monkey, bear and tiger. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured lino engraving, 250 x 200 mm (sight) Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1745.. Processing information: Deframed by the Library.

Date: 1970

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

Reference: B-137-126

Description: Shows Noah and his wife standing on the deck of the ark and watching the animals boarding in pairs: hippopotamuses, antelopes, giraffes, donkeys and kangaroos. Each pair is labelled "Wages" and "Prices". Other Titles - "Mr Marshall's intimation that wages control prices was one Noah had in the ark" - Mr Skinner Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 230 x 320 mm, on sheet 290 x 395 mm.

Date: 1973 - 1977

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: C-132-717/722

Description: Includes cartoons about frogs forgetting how to swim (because of drought), an imminent need to conserve water, jacking up houses to help in wet weather, a wet spell in Wellington, Kelburn Meteorological Office saved by Noah's Ark, Summer's here. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Arrangement: Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Quantity: 6 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 510 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 2010

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0013523

Description: Shows an ark filled with animals who have taken refuge from the flooding and storms. Noah tells his wife to remind him to ask the elephants if they can recall another January like this. Refers to the terrible January weather of 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0003594

Description: There are four vignettes showing the ark full of animals and Noah's family floating on the sea. In the first vignette Noah sends off a dove, in the second they all wait for the dove to return, in the third the dove returns with a message in its bill and in the last vignette Noah tells his wife that the message is about their raised insurance premiums. Refers to the issue of the raising of insurance premiums to meet changing conditions relating to global warming. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).